Summer Session 2021
June 1st-August 28th
NOW OPEN!
Meraki Dance Academy Summer Session 2021
Music & Movement ~ Ages 18 mo-3yrs
This class is an introduction to musicality geared toward dancers ages 18 mo-3 years. We will focus on creative movement, body awareness, rhythm, and tempo.
Required Attire: Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and ballet slippers.
$40 per month
Fairytale Ballet ~ Ages 3-6yrs
Welcome to a magical ballet class filled with imagination, wonder and creativity. Each week is centered around a different princess, fairytale character or storybook character. We will dance, move, act out and dress up in this 45-minute class that provides dancers with ballet technique as well as magical excitement.
Required Attire: Leotard/shirt/tutus and ballet slippers.
$63 per month
Pre Acro & Pre Poms ~ Ages 3-6 yrs
Dancers will study creative movement, and safely learn the basics of tumbling. Students use hoops, trampolines, mats, and beams in this class and are encouraged to express their creativity and develop an appreciation for different styles of dance. Pom Dance can be performed with any type of dance style such as Jazz, Funk, Pop, or Hip-hop. This class focuses on kicks, turns, jumps and strength, as well as synchronization and clean, precise motions needed to be on a Cheerleading team or Poms squad.
Required Attire: Leotard and fitted shorts. Dancers do not need shoes.
$63 per month
Primary Combo Class ~ Ages 3-6 yrs
This is a combination class including ballet, tap and jazz. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles.
Required Attire: Leotard, dancers may also wear tutus, skirts, tights or leggings, ballet slippers and tap shoes.
$55 per month
Hip Hop ~ Ages 5 & up
Time to get FUNKY this summer with this high energy class that not only teaches hip hop movements and technique but also instills rhythm and precision.
Required Attire: Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and sneakers. No jeans.
Level 1/2 ~ Ages 5-10
Level 3/ 4 ~ Ages 9 & up
Teen Hip Hop ~ Inter/Adv Teens
$63 per month
Ballet ~ Primary - Pointe ~ Ages 5 & up
Ballet is the basic foundation for most forms of dance. Ballet provides the technique you need to flourish in all other dance styles. Improving balance, posture, flexibility and self-confidence. Meraki ballet classes ensure dancers know proper technique and terminology. *Required for dancers interested in moving up to pointe. Please register in your current level.
Required attire: Pink tights, leotard, and pink ballet slippers.
Primary Ballet ~ Ages 4-7~ $55 per month
Ballet 1/2 ~ Ages 6-12 ~ $63 per month
Ballet 3/4 ~ Ages 9 & up ~ $63 per month
Pre/Pointe ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $63 per month
Jazz Tap ~ Levels 1 & 2 ~ Ages 5 & up
This is a combination class including jazz and tap. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. Students will also work on leaps, turns, and choreography.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.
$63 per month
Jazz ~ Levels 3 & 4 ~ Ages 8 & up
Jazz dance is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Jazz is a fun, upbeat style that has a firm technique and strength base. Jazz is a great form of dance for any age, developing strength and flexibility, while teaching important technique and performance skills.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes.
$63 per month
Acro/Contortion ~ Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ~ Ages 5 & up
You will FLIP over this summer class as you work on gymnastic skills, improve flexibility and learn fun, exciting and breathtaking tricks. Required Attire: Gymnastics or dance leotard, shorts/tank tops. No shoes for this class.
Please register in your current level.
$63 per month
Lyrical ~ Ages 8 & up
Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet and jazz. Taking the technique from these two styles, lyrical challenges dancers to interpret music and express emotion. It is recommended that dancers in this class have some experience in ballet and/or jazz.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner shoes.
$63 per month
Contemporary ~ Levels 1 & 2 ~ Ages 8 & up
Modern dance is a free, expressive style of dancing that started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. We focus mostly on the Horton and Graham technique. Instructor permission is required to enter this class.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted tank top and fitted shorts and turner shoes.
$63 per month
Turns & Leaps ~ Ages 8 & up
This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leaps. Along with leap and turn combinations, this class will increase your flexibility, strength and endurance.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner shoes.
$63 per month
Stretch & Strength ~ Ages 8 & up
Stretch & Strength is an ideal cross conditioning program for dancers looking to improve their strength, balance, control, flexibility, breathing and more. This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leap progressions and combinations. Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Ages 7 & up.
Required attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc.
$63 per month
MDA 2021 Summer Intensive
Train with guest artists from across the USA and explore different styles in this 4-day intensive that will transform your technique, ignite your artistry, and inspire your spirit! Disciplines include: Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Dance Team, Kick, Jazz Funk, Modern, Ballet, Cheerleading, Acrobatics and much more! Back by popular demand, guest instructors will be returning again this summer to share their talents!
Ages 7 & Up 10:00am-4:00pm $250 July 19, 20, 21, & 22
EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION!
We can't wait to dance with you!